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Linda Dobson

May 13, 1941 - May 23, 2020
Service
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Thursday 5/28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Friday 5/29, 12:00 pm

Linda Bryant Dobson, 79, of Greenville, died Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Born in Rock Hill, SC, she was the daughter of the late Carlyle and Annie Bee McGarity Bryant.

Mrs. Dobson was a loving homemaker, volunteered for 30 years with the Greenville Hospital System and was the original Buddy the Bear for the Greenville Children's Hospital. She devoted the last several years of her life to training therapy dogs and visiting patients at Shriners Hospital for Children and the students at West End Elementary School in Easley.

She is survived by three sons, William Dobson (Lynne) of Boone, NC, Daniel Dobson (Elizabeth) of Greenville, and Jonathan Dobson (Shannon) of Greenville; nine grandchildren, Priscilla, Jourdan, Colleen, Douglas, Alex, Ellen, Ashley, Dana, and Megan; and two sisters, Dianne Bryant of Greenville and Donna Weddington of Battle Creek, MI.

In addition to her parents and daughter, Laura, she was preceded in death by two sons, Robert A. Dobson, IV and Michael A. Dobson; a grandson, Robert A. Dobson, V; a brother, Carlyle "Randy" Bryant; and a sister, Jeanne Snyder.

Mrs. Dobson will lie in state at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown on Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for friends to pay their respects.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020 in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605 or to Foothills Golden Retriever Rescue (FHGRR), P.O. Box 9077, Greenville, SC 29604.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.

Service
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Thursday 5/28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Friday 5/29, 12:00 pm

Linda Bryant Dobson, 79, of Greenville, died Saturday, May 23, 2020. Born in Rock Hill, SC, she was the daughter of the late Carlyle and Annie Bee McGarity Bryant. Mrs. Dobson was a loving homemaker, volunteered for 30 years with the Greenville Hospital System and was the original Buddy the Bear for the Greenville Children's Hospital.Continue Reading

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Kimilee left a message on May 28, 2020:
Linda is my aunt (my dad’s “big” sister ) . I have fun memories of going to her house to swim and for various holidays . More recently upon my moving back to Greenville after many years away I was so pleased that she attended several events where I performed or for my son’s birthday. Even my dog was a big fan .
Dick Stanley left a message on May 28, 2020:
Linda was my first cousin.  She and I had many happy times together as children.  She looked after my mother at times when I was engaged in my career away from Greenville .  Her parents always treated me like their own.  She was such a joy to be around and probably the most really open person in our extended family.  We exchanged a lot of old family photos in recent years and I was always glad to know that we were both still around.  No more.  I will miss that feeling.  Rest In peace, Linda.  
Becky & Ron Storms left a message on May 28, 2020:
Prayers for the family!! Becky & Ron Storms and Jimmy Watson
Kae Harper Childs left a message on May 25, 2020:
Linda was a good friend at Greenville High School and I’m sorry for the family’s loss. She touched so many lives and will be remembered by all of us with love. Kae Harper Childs
Bill Dodenhoff left a message on May 25, 2020:
What a wonderful person Linda is. Her spirit will live on forever. I went to school with Linda forever. I remember her first child and her getting married. What a wonderful person. So sorry to hear about her leaving us. May she Rest In Peace. She lived a full life. What a joy she was to everyone she met. She certainly was my first love. What a lady - always. God be with her children and their family.
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